back and now tied the division withtherangers. theywere 13 games out a couple months ago. last night they tied the division with the rangers. great story in oakland. >> i'll tell you, and the story down here, i mean, it's just -- it is hard to imagine that -- i'm going to call them the senators -- the washington senators and the baltimore orioles. it is hard to believe -- >> it's great. >> -- that just in this market, what has happened with those two clubs. it's just -- it's an unbelievable story, willie, isn't it? >> it's incredible. and as a yankee fan, i've been watching the orioles closely for a couple months, and they are relentless. they don't have a big payroll. they don't have the best players, but they just keep coming. they win in extra innings. they're tough. they've got a great manager. so watch out for them in the playoffs. they may not win the division, but in the wild card. >> joe, we should remember to ask chuck todd when he's on later today with us how that dodger deal worked out for them. because the dodgers were eliminated last night. >> you know, that was really,

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